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Cost of having a baby: Hospital bills are shockingly high in states you wouldn’t expect

Cost of having a baby: Hospital bills are shockingly high in states you wouldn’t expect

Summary

This article talks about how hospital bills for having a baby can be very high in some U.S. states. One woman shared her bill of $45,000, with almost $2,000 left to pay even after her insurance helped.

Key Facts

  • Hospital bills for childbirth can be very expensive in certain states.
  • One woman received a bill totaling $45,000.
  • Her insurance paid most of the bill.
  • She still had to pay nearly $2,000 out of her own pocket.
  • High costs can cause financial stress for new parents.
  • The article highlights surprise over expensive bills in unexpected states.
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